What We Do

Creating Awareness

We believe the first step to creating a more diverse workforce is getting the word out! GOLDEN partners with a number of HBCUs to present at class lectures, career, and pre-professional society events, cultivating bonds with students as they navigate their next steps after undergraduate education. GOLDEN is proud to work with institutions such as Howard University, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, and Hampton University.

Education and Empowerment

We provide support and resources to students that plan to apply to genetic counseling programs by providing personal statement and interview prep. We also host case conferences to help students gain valuable insights on the challenges and rewards of working as a genetic counselor.

Group Mentorship

We host monthly meetings that explore a variety of topics and purposes that facilitate conversations about genetic counseling so that students gain insights from mentors and past and present mentees from various backgrounds.

Fostering Community

We recognize the importance of a strong community. GOLDEN connects prospective genetic counseling graduate students from all over the country that often bond during the application process and stay in contact throughout their training and into their careers.

Illustration of speaker presenting genetic information to group of doctors.

Why is it important to have Genetic Counselors (GC) from diverse backgrounds?

GCs are needed who understand the culture, speak the language, and are trusted by traditionally underserved and exploited communities.

GCs whose racial and ethnic background is similar to that of the patient are more likely to present information in a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner.

Diversity leads to decreased health disparities and improves outcomes for minority patients.